Arrest as illegal vapes and weapons found at shop

Police and trading standards officers searched the shop in Evesham on Monday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and a weapons offence at a vape shop.

Police and trading standards officers visited the Vape-Tech shop on High Street, Evesham, on Monday after concerns that cannabis-based vape products and other illegal vapes were being sold.

Alongside suspected illegal vapes with a street value of about £3,000, 10 cannabis vapes, knives, a baseball bat, axe and mobile phones were found, said West Mercia Police.

The 36-year-old has been released on bail as the investigation continues.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Knives, an axe and baseball bat were found at the shop, police said

"This planned operation was in response to community concerns around the illegal sale of vapes and cannabis-based vapes which are also illegal," said PC Adam Johns.

"We found evidence of both items at the premises, as well as weapons, resulting in a man’s arrest," the officer added.